It’s become an annual tradition. It started in 2009, the year I started my blog. I shared how much I love candy corn and I came up with several projects using the candy. Again, in 2010, I came up with several different projects using candy corn, one of which was […]
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The Candy Corn Tree
I’ve been busy trying to finish up the 2012 “Candy Corn Queen” this week. This will be my third year celebrating my eternal love for the corn. I’ve also gotten some Queen cards printed up and listed in my little shop, so please pass on the link to all of […]
Photos from the CS Retreat, Liverpool, and New Brighton
I flew over to England with Knox for the annual Cockayne Syndrome family conference. It’s put on by the CS support group, Amy and Friends, and helps connect families from all over the world who have children with this rare genetic condition. The friendship and love we shared with other […]
Published in Somerset Life, Autumn 2012
So grateful and thrilled to see my holiday clothespins featured in the brand new issue of Somerset Life. A great big THANK YOU to the wonderful editors and staff of this gorgeous publication. I’m truly thankful and honored to be included. Be sure and check it out at your local […]
Upcycled Paper Rolls~ Napkin Ring and Place Card
I’m in no shortage of these at my house so when I saw Somerset Life’s ‘Paper Roll’ challenge I thought I’d give it a try. And lest you think all rolls are created equal, I have to show you the difference. The sturdier tube on the right is Charmin. (Isn’t […]
Altered Travel Folder
I took a plain manila folder and altered it for our upcoming trip. I’m taking Knox to the UK f0r an annual retreat held for families with children affected by Cockayne Syndrome. This will be our first time to attend the conference. It’s going to be a special trip so […]
Published in Somerset Studio, Fall 2012
Surprised and delighted to have a little something of mine published in the new Somerset Studio. The challenge for this issue was to create art in honor of Edgar Allen Poe. I submitted this mixed-media piece based on his poem “The Coliseum”… This issue has some really beautiful collage papers […]
Turtle Painting for Knox
I’m FINALLY done! Here are some of the photos I took during my progress. My studio was my bedroom floor… I decided at this point to make a barely perceptible face on the girl. If you walk by and just glance at the painting you’ll never notice it, […]
My First Mosaic
I was at Buck Hill Studio last Saturday making my first mosaic ever. My talented friend, Dee, hosted an incredible all day mosaic workshop for new and experienced mosaic artists. I’ve been wanting to try my hands at a glass mosaic for a long time and I finally got the […]